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Download full textCitizens Advisory Council on the Status of Women, Washington, DC. – 1965
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in employment on account of sex, race, color, religion, or national origin. To achieve the great potential of Title VII for securing social and economic gains for women workers, as well as others, the law must be interpreted with wisdom and perspective, vigorously administered and…
Descriptors: Employed Women, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Females, Labor Legislation
Gilbreath, Jerri D. – Personnel Journal, 1977
Noting that a clear understanding of title VII is necessary for employers to avoid illegal employment practices, the author outlines the practices addressed by the law, the defenses available under title VII (occupational qualification, seniority or merit system, business necessity, and customer preference), the method for filing an action, and…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Employers, Employment Practices, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Peer reviewedAllen, Claudia G.; Powers, Jean C. – Buffalo Law Review, 1978
Issues concerning sex discrimination based on pregnancy, presented in Nashville Gas Co. vs. Satty, and the Supreme Court's treatment of the issues are examined. The way in which the Satty opinion limits the scope of the General Electric Co. vs. Gilbert decision, and an analysis of the implications of the Satty decision are included. (JMD)
Descriptors: Employed Women, Federal Legislation, Fringe Benefits, Labor Legislation
Peer reviewedCoady, Reginald P. – Journal of Library Administration, 1986
Studies state library agency job application forms from the 50 state libraries to determine whether these agencies comply with state and federal laws regarding fair employment practices. Findings revealed that some states violate EEOC guidelines, especially concerning job application flow data. (CDD)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Civil Rights, Disability Discrimination, Employment Practices
Hendrickson, Robert M. – 1991
This book defines the relationship between higher education corporations and their various constituencies: federal, state and local governments; employees; and students. The first chapter, "Higher Education Law," details the legal background. The second chapter, "Intergovernmental Relations," discusses litigation which defined…
Descriptors: Civil Rights Legislation, Compliance (Legal), Court Doctrine, Court Litigation
Brandenburg, Judith Berman – 1995
This monograph on sexual harassment aims to help schools of education design effective polices, procedures, and environments that prohibit harassment and prepare professionals who will understand the issues and be equipped to prevent the occurrence of sexual harassment. The monograph has a particular focus on sexual harassment of student teachers…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Case Studies, Civil Rights Legislation, Compliance (Legal)
Missouri Univ., Columbia. Instructional Materials Lab. – 1983
This unit, one in a series of packets of teacher and student materials for cooperative occupational education (COE) designed for special needs students, presents students with a brief introduction to federal laws that protect workers' rights. Emphasis is placed on the Fair Labor Standards Act, the National Labor Relations Act, and the Civil Rights…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Career Development, Civil Rights, Civil Rights Legislation
